Union County News

Cinematographer Ernest Dickerson received the 2026 Vanguard Award at Plainfield’s Queen City Film Festival opening gala, urging young filmmakers to keep going.

Casting director Tracey Moore received the 2026 Queen City Film Festival Legacy Award at the Plainfield Public Library during Friday’s opening night gala.

Plainfield native Will McCormack received the 2026 Queen City Film Festival Ambassador Award at a Friday gala in the renovated Plainfield Public Library.

Plainfield City Council approved an MOU for a boutique hotel with 90 rooms near Park Avenue. Four approval steps remain before the project can move forward.

Plainfield residents gather to organize community response to immigration enforcement. Movimiento Cosecha and Angels for Action lead discussion on rights and resources.

Plainfield City Council meets tonight at 7 p.m. PILOT agreement, speed bumps, inclusive playground on agenda. Mayor veto override possible.

Plainfield celebrates Harvey Judkins, 103, community icon and civil rights era councilman. Former business owner, pool founder, longtime community leader.

Catalyst Theater Company seeks 4,000-6,000 sq ft space in Plainfield after duCret relocation. Community assistance needed. Contact boyddavidl45@yahoo.com.

Saturdays in Motion, a free autism program for Union County children, relocated to Boys & Girls Club of Plainfield. Sessions every other Saturday 2–5 PM.

Plainfield student Jiuyue "Emma" Wang earned National Merit Commended Student recognition, placing her among 50,000 top scorers nationally out of 1.2 million.

Plainfield City Council unanimously appointed Robin Bright to the Third Ward seat, replacing Councilman Charles McRae who died in September.

Faith leaders and immigrant advocates in Plainfield painted butterfly symbols and held prayers at three downtown sites in response to increased ICE arrests and enforcement.

Plainfield City completes $469,000 emergency siren system with seven sirens covering six square miles; testing underway before full operational launch.

UC TEAMS Charter School launches partnership with Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth to offer advanced mathematics courses for gifted students in Plainfield.

Six suspected federal immigration enforcement detentions reported in Plainfield downtown Monday, Sept. 22. Multiple locations documented. Details unconfirmed.

Plainfield celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month September 19 at City Hall Plaza with performances, vendors, and family activities. Mayor Mapp pledges welcome.

The NJ MVC mobile unit visits South Plainfield on July 22 to offer convenient agency services, including appointments for Real IDs.

Indigo Station LLC launches an innovative multimedia producer pre-apprenticeship program in Plainfield offering hands-on digital media training.

South Plainfield municipal leaders honor volunteers on the Public Celebrations Committee for their philanthropic efforts and community service.